Greetings South Dakota Stations!

For story contributions or issues with the South Dakota wire, call 605-332-3111 or 800-952-9911, e-mail apsiouxfalls(at)ap.org or fax to 605-332-3931.

If you’re having problems with your AP equipment or software, call 800-552-7252.

To reach AP Network News in Washington, call 800-424-8804.

Other information can be found at http://www.ap.org/southdakota or http://www.apbroadcast.com.

The Associated Press is a cooperative of news organizations that relies on contributions from its members.

When contributing to the wire, a good rule of thumb to ask is: “If this story had happened elsewhere in the state, would I use it in my newscast?” If the answer is yes, then please pass it along to the wire.

— Meetings where action of statewide interest is taken or a prominent person speaks.

— Riots, demonstrations, strikes.

— Major fires, explosions, chemical spills.

— Weather news, including ice and hail storms, heavy snow, tornadoes, blizzards, flooding, heavy and damaging rainstorms, record heat and cold. Often, weather details from around the state will be collected and filed in one round-up story.